Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi once reponded to backlash over his son winning the Ballon d'Or ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.

USA manager Mauricio Pochettino has lauded eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.

U.S. president Joe Biden celebrated Argentina and Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi as "the most decorated player in the history of professional soccer." ...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo spent years competing with one another for the crown of 'best footballer on the planet', ...

Former Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has previously explained why he "deeply regrets" missing a game against Arsenal in the ...

Lionel Messi knows a thing or two about what makes a great player, and he has eight Ballon d'Or awards to back that up. He has played against a host of English footballing greats over his 20-year ...

Man City manager reacts to Norwegian's new 10-year contract and compares him with two of the world's greatest ever ...

A hard-hitting defensive midfielder, the 28-year-old has been imperative in City's unbelievable form since joining the ranks of the Etihad elite - even bagging a Ballon d'Or this year thanks to ...

Barcelona midfielder Gavi says Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world after Lionel Messi following the teenager's ...

Lionel Messi 'shushed' the Mexican fans who were booing and showing disrespectful gestures by reminding them of THIS certain ...

Barcelona winger and captain Raphinha has heaped praise on his teammate Lamine Yamal, predicting a future filled with ...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's rivalry dominated football for well over a decade, and their families were also involved ...